You've probably heard a lot about gratitude, or perhaps you've heard the popular phrase, "Have an attitude of gratitude." Gratitude is an important characteristic to develop. However, it's important to realize that gratitude is far more than just expressing gratefulness aloud - it involves living a life of gratitude. As President John F. Kennedy said, "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them."
What is Gratitude?
Before looking at why you should practice gratitude and how you can add gratitude to your life, it's important to understand this characteristic. What is gratitude? Webster's Online Dictionary defines thankfulness as "A feeling of thankfulness and appreciation." It is also described as a state of feeling or being grateful. Instead of focusing on wants and needs, gratitude is a positive emotion that focuses on expressing appreciation.
Raising Fit Kid
Posted: April 21, 2022
This is a great article I am sharing from WebMD
If your child is overweight, chances are you want to help him get healthy. But sometimes that means ignoring popular diet advice. Often, what works for adults may not be best for kids.
“Children have their own set of nutritional needs for healthy growth and development,” says Tamara Melton, a dietitian, and instructor at Georgia State University.
What Do You See?
Posted: April 20, 2022
I took a photo of one of our classes.
What do you see?
As an instructor, I see at least 17 things wrong…
Perseverance and How to Get It
Posted: April 20, 2022
Perseverance is a word you often hear at our Martial Arts Academy, but do you really know what it means? This important word should be a part of your vocabulary, as well as your everyday life. Here's a closer look at perseverance, what it is, and how you can get it.
Perseverance - What is It?
First, it's important to understand the definition of perseverance. Perseverance is a personal quality that allows an individual to keep working to accomplish something, even if that becomes extremely difficult. This quality or characteristic also includes patience, hard work, commitment, and endurance. It involves repeatedly working at something. When you persevere, you never give up or quit, even if you really want to.
Discipline and the 4 Year Old?
Posted: April 19, 2022
Teaching your child discipline is essential and children who are four years old are not too young to begin learning some basic lessons on this topic. Unfortunately, many parents think that discipline means punishment when it comes to their children. To teach your child discipline, it is important to understand what it is, as well as what it is not. Here is a closer look at discipline, tips for teaching discipline to your four-year-old, and a look at how martial arts training can help.
Discipline - What is It?
First, what is discipline in relation to your four-year-old? Discipline deals with helping your child get along with others, teaching him to behave properly, and letting your child learn from mistakes. Discipline also involves teaching your child to listen and to consider the consequences of their actions. The actual definition of discipline is, "training expected to produce a specific pattern of behavior." However, this concept has to be used in relation to the level of your child.